Light Heavyweight sluggers Zhang Mingyang vs. Johnny Walker will go to war TODAY (Sat., Aug. 23, 2025) at UFC Shanghai inside Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China. There’s a lot to like about the 27-year-old “Mountain Tiger.

The UFC returns to Shanghai, China on Saturday, and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 12 fights on the card.

Although they don't count toward the standings, MMA Junkie staff members still pick the fights on the prelims. Here are the results: The UFC is back in China with a rising light heavyweight star at the top of the bill. UFC Fight Night 257 (ESPN+) takes place Saturday at Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai.